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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1939
Page
5
Washington reports on naval mines detailing how mines are placed and triggered, their explosive power, ranges, and safety features. The piece explains levers pins and electrical fuzes, shore controlled defenses, and mine layers with capacity and crew data as the war threat discussion continues.
The piece argues against hype over a quick U.S. wartime boom. It notes a slow, measured rise if any occurs, with Britain signaling ample munition supply and no shell shortage as in 1915. Britain and France expect cautious demand, trade expansion to be gradual, and U.S. production and employment already improving before the conflict.
Alick SakowitZ, an Amarillo personality, started as a padere seller in Hannon Oklahoma, then spent 19 years with Panhandle Lumber Co. He stacked lumber at a yard, married with one daughter named Jean, and attended schools in Enid Oklahoma.
Parents overindulge children, says Richard Moore of Pasadena, detailing a struggle from overprotection to self reliance after college. He credits public speaking courses for breaking insecurity and fostering independence. The piece ends noting Hildesheim Cathedral’s copper roof, added in 1320.
The item lists the Amarillo Globe newspaper branding, staff roles, AP affiliation, contact numbers, subscription rates, delivery service, and publication note. Dated Monday October 9, 1939, Amarillo Texas, with affiliations to The Amarillo Daily News and Globe News Publishing Co.
An article urges universal first aid knowledge and a home kit to prevent minor injuries from worsening. It recommends a reliable book on first aid and cautions against relying on outdated remedies until a doctor arrives. Also notes Artie McGovern chart requests and Harry Mills’s revived carving career after losing an arm.
Washington reports Britain buys little U S raw materials as war starts. Hull seeks to secure U S shares in wool, tobacco, fruit and cotton while Britain pauses purchases to conserve foreign exchange. Experts warn of lower export demand and high world wheat supply.
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